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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Product Design course at Bournemouth University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £20,685 per year |
| International | £20,685 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W240
Here's what Bournemouth University says about its Product Design course.
This cutting-edge course will give you the skills and guidance to develop successful commercial products. Take a creative and innovative approach to problem solving, while addressing the functional, social and economic needs of your design.
Why study BA (Hons) Product Design at BU?
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Graduate with a balanced view of the product development process, learning all the practical and theoretical skills necessary to work in the sector
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Use state of the art facilities including a specialist CAD laboratory and our manufacturing design centre
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Spend your third year on a work placement, gaining at least 30 weeks experience in a relevant industry
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Design your own original product and make a working prototype in your final year
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Exhibit your work to industry visitors and the general public at our annual Festival of Design & Engineering
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Be career-ready like 90% of our graduates in employment or further study 15 months after graduation, with skills allowing you to go into a variety of careers in the industry from a designer through to production manager.
The BA (Hons) Product Design focuses on the aesthetic and contextual issues relating to product design whereas the BSc focuses on the technological aspect of design. You don’t need to decide which route you’ll take until your final year.
Course accreditation Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) as fully meeting the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Registered Product Designer (RProdDes) for the 2025-2029 intake years.
Source: Bournemouth University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Product Design at Bournemouth University.
Check the
2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Faculty of Media, Science and Technology
Location
Main Site | Poole
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Product design
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Year 1: Digital Design Tools and A.I, Design Communication, Materials and Engineering Fundamentals, Materials and Technology for Design, Design Projects & Prototyping and Human Factors in Design.
Bournemouth University reviews
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1st year student
Pretty good. Lots of clubs and societies. Lots of student club nights - like almost one every night I think? rnThereu2019s a bar on campus but you wonu2019t be short of a bar anywhere in Bournemouth anyways.
1 year ago
1st year student
Overall uni life is good. Nightlife is very good. Lots of clubs and also thereu2019s a student only club too. Quite a few events that take place on campus that sometimes give out free food. rnrnTown centre is bare - wouldnu2019t even call it a town centre where Iu2019m from. Couple of shops but real...
1 year ago
1st year student
Decent accommodation is expensive here. You could go with the cheaper halls but youu2019re at risk of insect/rodent infestation and/or crackheads so you weigh the pros and cons. rn
1 year ago
1st year student
Good support system in place.
1 year ago
1st year student
Loads of accommodation options to choose from. Many of which are modern. Shame most of them are fairly pricy but thatu2019s inflation I guess. Love my accommodation. rnLibrary could do with a renovation but still has the whatu2019s needed. Facilities are good. rnCafes and shops in the campus are exp...
1 year ago
1st year student
Really nice lecturers that listen well and help where they can. Respond quickly to emails and messages. rnLecture notes and presentations could be improved as I donu2019t think they fully cover what is need (particularly the programming based modules).
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Bournemouth University students who took the Product Design course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
84%
low
Teaching on my course
84%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
78%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
81%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
low
Assessment and feedback
79%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
84%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
78%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
56%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
75%
low
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
86%
high
Organisation and management
86%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
94%
high
How well organised is your course?
78%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
82%
med
Student voice
82%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
66%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
94%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
88%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
70%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
high
Student information
See who's studying at Bournemouth University. These students are taking Product Design or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Product Design | B | |||||
| Business Studies | C | |||||
| Mathematics | D | |||||
| Physics | E | |||||
| Chemistry | E | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Product Design course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Bournemouth University graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
75%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Design occupations
20%
Engineering professionals
10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10%
Skilled trades occupations
Graduate statistics
57%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
63%
Say it fits with future plans
58%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
16%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
10%
Design occupations
9%
Elementary occupations
9%
Engineering professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Bournemouth University graduates who took Product Design - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23.4k
First year after graduation
£28.5k
Third year after graduation
£36.1k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Product Design.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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Bournemouth University courses are designed with direct input from employers, with many courses accredited by the biggest names in industry. Every student has the opportunity to get work experience as part of their course and opportunities for work, study or volunteering abroad too. Our courses have been recognised for the quality of student learning opportunities and support around your course too, so you’ll be well-prepared for your future, whatever it may be. What better place to find a balance with study and life than our beautiful cosmopolitan town, from Nandos to nights out and Beach days taking in some rays. There’s a Bournemouth to be discovered for everyone. Our award-winning nightclub, The Old Firestation, and end-of-year festival – the Summerball – all contribute to make your BU experience an unforgettable experience. Come and see us at an Open Day to discover why you #BelongatBU.
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